Position Snapshot
Business area: Nestlé Canada
Location: North York, ON located at 25 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M2N 6S8
Hybrid


A little bit about us
While Nestlé is known for Kit Kat, Gerber, Nescafe, and Häagen-Dazs, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people.


We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3,000+ members of Nestlé Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good. We’re a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward.


Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees.


What to Expect:


The Sr. Manager, Planning and Digital Acceleration is responsible for process support and leadership for all connected planning digital tools and capabilities at Nestle Canada. Working closely with the appropriate internal and external expert resources, this role is accountable for Developing and executing the Digital roadmaps for Planning function, ensuring optimal functioning of existing tools, timely resolution of any gaps, and stewarding the prioritization and completion of necessary enhancements.


This role will play an important role in developing the digital roadmap for Business Operations and Planning activities for Nestle Canada.


A day in the life:

• Supports the assurance of stable, effective demand and supply planning processes and associated tools
• Ensures sufficient functionality of existing digital planning tools and associated data sources
• Lead the development and execution of the multi-year digital roadmap for the planning function
• Ensure the integration of digital technologies across all Demand & Supply Planning teams to enhance planning efficiency and accuracy, and deliver KPI results
• Manage project timelines, prioritization, budgets, and resources to ensure successful implementation.
• Supports the Supply and Demand Planning Excellence Leads in identifying, developing and implementing process and system solutions to drive supply chain performance
• Partnership with IT and other departments, both local ang global teams to ensure seamless integration of new digital tools and system
• Responsible for leading and participating in continuous process improvement initiatives, which may require mapping, kaizen development, LEAN knowledge and project management skills
• A high degree of connectivity across other markets and externally to ensure solutions are fit for purpose and best suited for Nestle Canada
• Steward the superuser expert (SME) community to support end users of the ERP and related systems and process compliance
• Talent management & succession planning for digital enablement team
• Onboarding, training and performance management for team members as required

Role Requirements

• Minimum 8-10 years experience in supply chain planning- cross functional with broad view of E2E value chain, with a focus on digital transformation

• Ability to lead multiple teams and projects through significant change management; process improvements; and standardization/ simplification efforts
• Excellent communicator and stakeholder management abilities, working closely with senior leadership to communicate digital strategies and project progress.
• Proven track record of successfully developing and implementing Supply Chain & Planning processes and digital solutions for performance delivery
• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven strategic decision-making.
• Proficiency with the latest digital tools and technologies in supply chain planning.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence effectively across departments, with IT partners and other departments
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others. Lead and mentor a team of planning and digital professionals.

Preferred Skills

• Completion of University Degree Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field; (MBA) beneficial
• Demonstrated leadership experience in supply and/or demand planning, system development or implementation

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
• Company matched pension plan
• Four weeks of Vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
• Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
• Bonus eligibility
• Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care, resources, and coverage for gender-affirming procedures
• Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage to support the pursuit of a path to parenthood regardless of medical conditions, gender or sexual orientation
• Adoption benefits to remove some of the financial barriers associated with adoption
• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)
• Additional discounts on a variety of products and services offered by our preferred vendors and partnerships

What you need to know
We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.


Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.


If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.


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